American cities and states are deploying artificial intelligence systems to identify road hazards and prioritize repairs as aging infrastructure deteriorates. Hawaii is distributing 1,000 dashboard cameras to drivers through its Eyes on the Road campaign, using AI to automate inspections of guardrails, signage and pavement markings while distinguishing between minor issues and urgent maintenance needs. The initiative follows a settlement with the family of a motorist killed after striking a guardrail that remained unrepaired for 18 months and comes as traffic fatalities have exceeded previous annual totals.
San Jose has achieved 97 percent accuracy in pothole detection after mounting cameras on street sweepers, while Texas is using AI...
President Mnangagwa warned that Zimbabwe's uniformed forces will not tolerate drug and substance abuse within their ranks, declaring at a joint Zimbabwe Prisons and Correctional Service graduation ceremony at Ntabazinduna Training Depot in Matabeleland North Province that the problem threatens national stability and productivity. The Commander-in-Chief of the Zimbabwe Defence Forces told newly graduated correctional officers that security services must maintain the highest standards of discipline and moral conduct while serving with integrity, fairness and humility rooted in Zimbabwean values of Ubuntu and Unhu.
The administration is establishing community correctional centers to provide non-custodial alternatives for selected...
The Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission is investigating the disappearance of $4.5 million from Harare Quarry, a City Council subsidiary, according to ZACC spokesperson Kindness Paradza. The funds were provided as a loan for quarry recapitalization, but forensic auditors from Parker Randall Chartered Accountants found the money could not be accounted for, with additional concerns about $56,000 in suspected payments to ghost workers and missing payment documentation. The quarry allegedly operated without disclosing revenue, profits, or dividends to the council since receiving the loan.
Mayor Jacob Mafume filed reports with ZACC and police only after facing questions from the Harare Commission of Inquiry about the council's failure to...
Kudakwashe Tagwirei, recently appointed to the Zanu PF Central Committee, announced plans to build a multimillion-dollar facility at PaDust market in Hatcliffe aimed at supporting the growth of small and medium enterprises. Speaking to party supporters in Harare's Hatcliffe suburb, Tagwirei outlined multiple empowerment initiatives aligned with Vision 2030, including a $200,000 revolving fund distributed among party wings and plans to install 80 solar-powered boreholes throughout Chitungwiza. He also committed to constructing five medical clinics with maternity wards and party offices in Zone 4, while pledging to distribute 12,500 Christmas hampers to vulnerable families.
Tagwirei attended a Zanu PF meeting in Chinhoyi, where he...
The African Peer Review Mechanism has conducted assessments of economic governance systems in Zimbabwe, with lead panel member Aly-El Hefny emphasizing that the evaluation focuses on learning and documenting successful practices rather than making judgments. The delegation visited Dinson Iron and Steel Company in Manhize, where operations director Wilfred Motsi reported that the facility has nearly completed its initial development phase at 98 percent and currently manufactures 600,000 tons of steel against domestic consumption of 400,000 tons.
Management indicated plans to double output to 1.2 million tons during the second stage before eventually reaching a target of five million tons. The review examines how major industrial...
Hwange will host a commemorative running event honoring 427 miners killed in the Kamandama disaster, Africa's deadliest mining catastrophe. The Hwange Athletics Club has organized the memorial marathon with sponsorship from Hwange Colliery Company, featuring routes passing within 500 meters of the disaster site before concluding at Hwange Colliery Stadium.
Organizers described the tragedy as among the worst mining incidents globally, affecting families across Southern Africa who experienced lasting economic hardship following the loss. The event aims to promote workplace safety awareness while serving as a living tribute to victims and their families.
Musical performances will follow the athletic competition, with Alick Macheso and...
Gweru Provincial Hospital completed its first neurosurgical operation after extracting a steel nail embedded in the skull of a 75-year-old patient who has since returned home following treatment. Leviticus Chaurura received care from resident neurosurgeon Lawrence Hlatshwayo and anesthesiologist Precious Chiputa at the facility, which previously transferred complex cases to hospitals in Bulawayo or Harare.
Hospital superintendent Fabian Mashingaidze credited the Angel of Hope Foundation and First Lady Auxillia Mnangagwa for providing equipment enabling advanced procedures. The medical center plans to construct a two-story neurosurgical wing pending central government funding.
Head of Surgery Brian Paketh said the expanded capabilities...
Afro-house DJ and producer Nkosentasha Bakani Hikwa has received his first recognition at the Bulawayo Arts Awards through a nomination for Outstanding Club DJ. The artist, known professionally as Kotwane Hikwa, began experimenting with Kwaito remixes during his school years after developing an interest in music through his grandfather's jazz collection and radio broadcasts.
Kotwane pursued formal training in Digital Music Composition while based in South Africa before returning to Zimbabwe to perform at venues including Club Forty 40 and The Smokehouse. He has since expanded his role beyond performance to include mentoring emerging DJs and teaching aspiring producers about building sustainable careers in the music industry.
The...
Zimbabwe's Lyshanda Moyas has drawn significant attention at the Miss Universe 2025 competition in Bangkok, where approximately 80 international contestants are preparing for the finale. Thai spectators have praised her elegant stage presence and composure during rehearsals and public appearances, with local observers noting her natural confidence and cultural pride. Supporters across Zimbabwe have mobilized voting campaigns through social media and community networks to back their representative.
The pageant has generated widespread interest in Zimbabwe, transforming from a specialized event into a topic of national discussion across multiple media platforms. Thailand is simultaneously hosting the competition while observing mourning...
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